Cathy Courtney

Women Presidents' Organization is a global organization that was founded in 1997 by Dr. Marsha Firestone. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY, and the CEO of the company is Camille Burns. The organization brings together women business leaders worldwide to share insights, support, and encourage each other in their professional development and business strategies. Each WPO chapter serves as a professionally-facilitated peer advisory group for members where they can harness the momentum of their successes and cultivate new strategies that will take them even further. WPO members have guided their business to generate at least $2 million USD in gross annual sales (or $1 million USD for a service-based business).

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is a monthly e-publication dedicated to helping its members and the 9.1 million-plus women entrepreneurs across the country to power their “whole professional you”—in their business, in their lifestyle, and in their community. The non-profit company is based in McLean, VA. Teana McDonald has been the CEO of the company since 2012. The Circle is an ever-evolving national program designed specifically for premier members who own larger businesses that exceed $1 million in annual revenue. This program offers exceptional connections, access, and learning opportunities above and beyond membership.

Women Impacting Public Policy is a non-profit organization that advocates for and on behalf of women and minorities. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company was founded by Catherine H. Giordano. The CEO is Barbara Kasoff.

Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International is an organization that provides hotel professionals and their partners with tools, insights, and expertise to fuel sales, inspire marketing, and optimize revenue. The private company is based in McLean, VA. The association offers various programs such as the marketing strategy conference, Adrian Awards, Sales Leader Forum, and HSMAI. Founded in 1927 by Michael Stanley Wylie, HSMAI is a membership organization with more than 5,000 members worldwide and 40 chapters in the Americas region. The CEO is Robert A. Gilbert.

CBS Interactive, Inc. engages in the provision of online content network for information and entertainment. It specializes in online advertising, internet marketing, premium online content, sports, news, television, games, streaming, video, digital, and digital media. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Intercept Interactive, Inc. develops and provides digital advertising solutions. It offers a suite of video, display ad formats that enable advertisers to engage consumers across desktops, tablets and smartphones and these formats are served, optimized and measured at scale across a handpicked portfolio of digital media properties. The company was founded by Michael Cassidy and Eric Franchi in 2001 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Faena Hotel & Universe provides services for hotels and residencies. It offers decadent wonderland boasting ultra-luxurious suites, a stunning pool, a rejuvenating spa, turkish bath, two top notch restaurants and two intimate theatres offering award-winning live shows. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.